Motorhome Travel Trend: City in Weimarer Land Increases Number of Parking Spaces

An amphibious travel trailer named Sealander has been developed in Germany for use on both land and water. It weighs 382 kg, features a monocoque fiberglass body, and sleeps two. The model is currently sold in Europe starting at €39,750.

Season start brings advantageous deals on motorhome and camper van equipment. The overview features discounts on toilet chemicals, gas cylinders, kitchenware, and lithium batteries, including, for instance, a caravan scale for €97.99 instead of €159.

The city of Norden is closing the municipal motorhome parking site at Dörper Weg from March 29 to April 6 due to the Easter market. As an alternative, part of the southern/south-western area of the 'Dörper Weg' large car park will be temporarily converted for motorhomes; private sites are also available, such as Womopark with 44 spaces at 23 euros.

An attempted caravan theft was thwarted in Nienborg. Two unknown perpetrators tried to steal a trailer from the Richter driving school using a cordless angle grinder on the evening of Saturday, March 21, but were disturbed by a neighbor.

More than 80 owners of motorhomes and caravans took advantage of a free weighing campaign in the Unna district. The event focused on improving road safety, with participants receiving weighing results and advice on proper loading. The campaign will be repeated before the summer holidays.

According to the Pincamp 2026 analysis, Thuringia, Hessen, and Saxony-Anhalt are the most affordable federal states for camping in Germany. The average overnight cost in high season is 41 euros, which is 40% cheaper than in Spain or Croatia. The article presents three specific campsites with detailed descriptions of infrastructure and pricing.